David WITWER

                   Witwer genealogy of America by Ananais Clime Witwer and Rev. Geo. Witwer  1909 So. Bend Indiana
David Wittwer was a farmer and surveyor and noted as a man of considerable intelligence, taste, and activity in his day.  He and his daughters had much taste for vocal and instrumental music.  David, the father, was noted for being a special good singer, and he bought a piano for the family, which was considered rather tasty  and fast for that day and age among some of the old plain friends.  He died January 22, 1829, aged 63 years, 3 months and 16 days, and his wife, Maria, died February 16, 1845, aged 79 years, 2 months and 22 days.  They are buried in the Wittwer graveyard in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pa., and date of birth, dath and age entered on their tomb stones.  THeir farm and nice home, only about half a mile from the grave yard, has changed hands.  They were very active members in the Mennonite church, and very highly respected.